Chevrolet Malibu 1981

• Recall 89403 [USA]: This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
  Certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. The affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. The date code and part number appear on the filter housing. Fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. The gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures.
  honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during november 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
  customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 29891 [USA]: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with closed loop quadrajetcarburetors and police car packages.system: power t
  Accelerator pump lever retaining pin may loosen after repeated heavy accelerator pedal applications. This could cause the throttle to become stuck in the open position.
  dealer will install a special cotter pin, to retain the accelerator pump pin, and a spring clip thrust washer on the accelerator pump link.
  vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with closed loop quadrajetcarburetors and police car packages.System: power train; accelerator pump lever retaining pin.Consequences of defect: vehicle speed would not decrease even after theaccelerator pedal is no longer depressed. Loss of accelerator control withoutprior warning could result in an accident.Note: if the failure occurs before corrective service can be performed, drivershould shift to neutral gear and apply brakes as necessary. Vehicle should bepulled out of traffic and the ignition should be turned off after a completestop.

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• Recall 1986056 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain vehicles, excessive enlargement of a pilot hole in the rear brake backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate possibly leading to loss of brake fluid in the rear brakes and loss of rear braking capability.This would result in increased stopping distances and possible crash. Note: vehicles in ontario and quebec only.

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• Recall 1985007 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain vehicles, the rear brake backing plates may develop a corrosion condition which could result in loss of rear brake fluid and loss of rear braking capabilities. This recall affects vehicles sold in the maritime provinces only.

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• Recall 1981027 [Canada]: Suspension
  On certain vehicles, the lower rear control arm to frame bolts may fracture causing lower control arm to drop free. If this happens vehicle damage or crash without warning may occur.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

• Brake backing plate investigation # EA86006

  Summary:gm is conducting a voluntary recall campaign (85v-048)involving 2,136,826 vehicles. The recall is limited to vehicles built atcertain assembly plants which, according to gm, overtorqued the brakepipe nut,thereby overstressing the wheel cylinder support area of thebacking plate.Analysis:front brakes provide sufficient braking for passenger carsin most non-emergency situations. All affected trucks are included inthe current recall.In most cases the problem is discovered during brakemaintenance.The recall appears to cover those groups of cars with thehighest failure rates.Status:analyzing gm ir response and new complaint data. Draft closingreport by 5/15/88.===
  

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Major rear brake failure due to backing plate corrosion. Due to age of car repairs were not completed at a dealership. I have since found gm service campaigns 5a09, 6a16a,6a16 that state this is a covered repair regardless of vechicle age or mileage. I contacted gm customer assistance (case C06066881) and they claimed that no campaign exists for this vechicle. I have access to gm service operations campaigns and copies of the campaigns. I feel i should be compensated for this repair since it was rather expensive. I also have a receipt for repairs completed.

Fuel tank is located near the rear bumper. If involved in a crash, the impact could cause fuel tank to explode, and cause injuries. Please provide further information. *ak

While driving 60 mph, applied brakes, pedal went to floor; pumped pedal, pedal would not come up; turned off ignition; coasted to a stop. Tt

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• C0606 [1] C0606